Adopt a dog in Denver
Find your perfect dog companion in Denver, CO. Browse 152+ dogs from verified shelters and rescue organizations near you.
Denver at a glance
- dogs available
- 152
- added in the last 7 days
- 59
- puppies and young dogs
- 41
- shelters and rescues
- 10
dogs for Adoption in Denver
HARLEY
Breed:Boxer
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
TOBY
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
ICHABOD
Breed:English Bulldog
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
KALI RAE
Breed:Shih Tzu
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
BUFFY BLEPS
Breed:Staffordshire Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
SOFIA
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
HOWLOWEEN HOUND
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
KAYA
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
OOGIE BOOGIE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
SMOKEY
Breed:Mastiff
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
CAPTIAN HOOK
Breed:Boxer
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
ROGUE WAVE
Breed:Norfolk Terrier
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
JOLLY ROGER
Breed:Mastiff
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
HERSHEY
Breed:Shar-Pei
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
CUBADULT
Breed:Labrador Retriever
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
MATEY
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
THORNE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
HOLLOW
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
BARNABAS
Breed:American Staffordshire Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
BOISE
Breed:Boxer
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
MAX
Breed:Dutch Shepherd
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
SCOTTY
Breed:Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
LYDIA
Breed:German Shepherd
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
WARIO
Breed:Mastiff
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
LULU
Breed:Hound
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
ISAAC
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
KAI
Breed:Bullmastiff
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
VERA
Breed:Vizsla
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
BELLA
Breed:Siberian Husky
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
ASH
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
LENCHO
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
NINO
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
OAK
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
HOPPER
Breed:Maltese
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
COCO
Breed:Maltese
Age:senior
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
QUARTERMASTER DROOLBEARD
Age:young
Denver Animal Shelter, 1241 W. Bayaud Avenue
FREYJAH
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
LEIZO
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:senior
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
MAUDE
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:senior
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
SMOKEY
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:senior
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
CANELO
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:young
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
DARLA
Breed:American Pit Bull Terrier
Age:adult
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
TOMMY
Breed:German Shorthaired Pointer
Age:adult
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
PENELOPE
Breed:Rottweiler
Age:adult
Dumb Friends League, 2080 S. Quebec Street
Jenga #1
Breed:Pug
Age:young
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
Keanu #3
Breed:Shepherd
Age:adult
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
Saranac - aka "Snacks" (Courtesy)
Breed:Terrier
Age:adult
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
Chris #1
Breed:Chihuahua
Age:adult
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
Kirk #1
Breed:Australian Shepherd
Age:young
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
Pops #1
Breed:Beagle
Age:adult
Animal Rescue of the Rockies, Aurora
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About Adopting a dog in Denver
Denver is home to many wonderful animal shelters and rescue organizations dedicated to finding loving homes for dogs. When you adopt a dog from a local shelter, you're not just gaining a companion - you're saving a life and making room for another animal in need.
The adoption process typically involves an application, meeting the dog, and sometimes a home visit to ensure it's the right match. Our verified shelters in Denver are committed to finding the perfect home for each dog, taking into account your lifestyle, living situation, and experience level.
Whether you're looking for a playful puppy, a calm senior dog, or anything in between, Paaw makes it easy to connect with shelters in Denver and throughout CO.
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Shelters and rescues with dogs near Denver
- Denver Animal Shelter36 dogs
- Aurora Animal Care27 dogs
- Adams County Animal Shelter25 dogs
- Evergreen Animal Protective League21 dogs
- Animal Rescue of the Rockies19 dogs
- Taysia Blue Siberian Husky Rescue9 dogs
- Dumb Friends League8 dogs
- Paws on the Ground Colorado5 dogs
- Rocky Mountain Great Dane Rescue1 dog
- Pound Pitties Dog Rescue1 dog